UK consumer confidence increased by two points during June, according to the long-running GfK Consumer Confidence Index.

Two of the measures which make up the index have improved since last month, while three have remained unchanged.

“Headline consumer confidence has improved marginally in June, rising two points to -18.,” said Gfk consumer insights director Neil Bellamy.

“This is driven by improvements in  how consumers see the general economy, with scores up three points looking at last year, and up by five points looking at the next 12 months.

“Consumers have been resolute in their views on their wallets, with June’s personal finance situation scores, past and future, unchanged since May,” he added.

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Bellamy described consumer confidence as remaining fragile due to rising prices.

“The dark shadow of inflation is a day-to-day challenge for so many of us. With petrol prices set to rise in the coming weeks following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and with ongoing uncertainty as to the full impact of tariffs, there is still much more that could negatively impact consumers. With so much volatility, now is certainly not the time to hope for the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

The GfK index found that views of the general economic situation saw a three point improvement to -43 during the month; expectations for this measure over the next 12 months improved by five points to -28.

Consumers’ views on their personal financial situation, and on their ability to save or make major purchases, all stayed steady.